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South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic set for Friday and Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 6:23amEvent Date:
July 27, 2012 - 12:00pm
The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, a Vintage Boat Show for Charity is the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc., Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter's only ACBS-judged boat show. The 5th annual 2012 boat show is featured July 27-28 at the Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club will display 70 antique and classic boats and gift $12,250 to local charities.
Live at Lakeview: Blues and jam music with Huckle and special guest Lonesome
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 3:50am
Blues and jam music make up the lineup on Thursday, July 26, when the Live at Lakeview concert series presents Huckle and special guest Lonesome.
The summer music series continues to bring the community together at Lakeview Commons to enjoy free live music every Thursday from 4:30-8:30pm.
The August 2 show will be rock n' roll with The Congress.
Market on the Run featured Fridays in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 2:01amMarket on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard runs Fridays through summer from 3-8 pm. The boulevard is closed between Birch and Larch streets. Live music, a beer garden in front of the Blue Angel cafe, organic local produce, unique food vendors, locally made bread and other local products and goods. Also face painting and other things for kids.
Go to Everythingtahoe.com for more on this and other events.
Live at Lakeview Beach Cleanup on Monday
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/22/2012 - 2:07pm
Event Date:
July 23, 2012 - 8:00am
Ensuring their part to keep the shores of South Lake Tahoe clean and tidy, organizers of Live at Lakeview will hold its next beach cleanup at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 23, at Lakeview Commons. Organizers will provide trash bags and gloves. They ask for volunteers and their friends to head to the beach and show their support for the enormously popular concert series by cleaning up the beach and surrounding area.
Music, yoga and more at Squaw Valley's Wanderlust Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 11:15amEvent Date:
July 26, 2012 (All day)
The Wanderlust Festival, a one-of-a-kind yoga and music festival, returns for a fourth year to the picturesque setting of Squaw Valley Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29.
The annual event, sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, will host a number of acitivites specifically for kids in addition to its yoga classes, talks, healing services and live concerts.
Wild West Weekend Returns to Squaw July 21-22
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 10:41amEvent Date:
July 21, 2012 (All day)
This July, Squaw Valley saddles up again for Wild West Weekend with a host of western-themed events high in the Sierra. Wild West Weekend offers adults and kids the opportunity to channel their inner-cowboys at the High Camp Corral for western-style fun. Pony rides, a petting zoo, western shoot-outs, and two days of live music are all part of the western weekend on July 21 and July 22.
Lake Tahoe area ski resorts enforce summer smoking ban
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:50pmWith an extremely high threat of forest fire at Lake Tahoe and the Sierra this summer, Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood resorts have put a number of precautionary measures in place, including banning all smoking on their respective mountains for the summer.
Lakeview Commons - Tahoe's newest recreation, music venue
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 2:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new Lakeview Commons has become prime real estate for some great live music, from jam rock to dub step, and a laid-back atmosphere right there on the beach.Last Sa...
Market on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:52am
Market on the Run Farmers' Market on Ski Run Boulevard runs Fridays through summer from 3-8 pm. The boulevard is closed between Birch and Larch streets. Live music, a beer garden in front of the Blue Angel cafe, organic local produce, unique food vendors, locally made bread and other local products and goods. Also face painting and other things for kids. Make it a family event and have dinner at the food booths, get the kids’ faces painted, jump in the bounce house and visit the many shops and recreation areas extending from Heavenly Resort to the Marina on Ski Run Boulevard.
South Lake Tahoe 'Market on the Run' Farmers' Market today
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 11:52am
The Ski Run Boulevard "Market on the Run" Farmers' Market begins today, Friday, June 22, between 3 and 8 pm in South Lake Tahoe. The Farmers Market will be held every Friday afternoon throughout the summer between Larch and Birch on Ski Run Boulevard.
New adventure-related events highlight summer at Lake Tahoe South
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:53pmLake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.
Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.
Climb aboard a raft this summer and float the Truckee River
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 2:48amThe dam gates are open and the river is flowing, and rafting along North Lake Tahoe’s scenic Truckee River is now open.
Tahoe City-based Truckee River Rafting opened Tuesday, June 12. Truckee River Raft Company, also in Tahoe City, opens today, Thursday, June 14. The companies offer self-guided, five-mile floats down the Truckee River.
Ski Run Boulevard Farmers Market set to begin June 22
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/10/2012 - 1:42pmGet ready for the Ski Run Boulevard Farmers Market beginning Friday, June 22nd, between 3 and 8 pm. The Farmers Market will be held every Friday afternoon throughout the summer between Larch and Birch on beautiful Ski Run Boulevard.
South Lake Tahoe Certified Farmers' Market begins June 5
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/28/2012 - 2:59am
Event Date:
June 5, 2012 (All day)
This year's crop of organic produce will find its way to South Lake Tahoe beginning June 5 and extend throughout summer at the American Legion Hall parking lot and Fridays starting June 22 on Ski Run Boulevard.
The Certified Farmers' Market will run from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. each Tuesday through Oct. 9 at the American Legion Hall parking lot. Produce is picked within hours of market days and visitor can talk directly to the farmer and learn about new varieties of fruits and vegetables and farming practices.
Kirkwood to host 'Near Death Experience' bike camp
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:56amThe 13th Annual “Near Death Experience” will take place at Kirkwood Mountain Resort from June 7-10, 2012. Known as the premier camp to prepare riders for the Death Ride, the grueling 129-mile bike tour of the California Alps on July 14, 2012, Kirkwood’s Near Death Experience Bike Camp is designed to take riders to the next level.
Kick Off Summer at Meyers Solstice Celebration June 23
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 10:36am
Event Date:
June 23, 2012 - 2:00pm On Sat. June 23 Meyers will host a Summer Solstice Celebration from 2-6 pm at 3170 Highway 50. This family-centered event is designed to bring together the healing, artistic, and recreational cultures of the Lake Tahoe Basin in a community street fair. Activities will include a parade, live music, art cars, food, children’s recreation and booths featuring local artists and healers. The celebration is free and open to the public.
Summer vacation at South Lake Tahoe promises beach fun and food, music and memories
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 7:19amAs David Letterman rhetorically asks: Hey kids, do you like the rock n' roll? Two outdoor concert venues at South Lake Tahoe will be filled with superstar performers, plus there's dozens of outdoor competitions and family events, fireworks extravaganzas and the country’s biggest celebrity golf tournament that has Tahoe South positioned as summer’s hot spot for entertainment, outdoor recreation and events.
Mothers’ Day Makeover at Valhalla Grand Hall
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 1:05pmThe community is invited to the upcoming Mothers’ Day Makeover BAHM; this Thursday May 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tallac Historic Site. There will be live music, a fashion show by Sidestreet Boutique, appetizers from Harrah’s & Harveys Catering, wine tasting provided by Crystal Basin Cellars & BellaGrace Vineyards, and a cash bar set up by Raising the Bar Beverage Catering.
Sierra Terrain Park Take Over Tuesday; Telegrass Festival this weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 4:26pmTaking advantage of the recent storms that dumped 19 inches of snow at Sierra-at-Tahoe, Stian Solberg and the rest of the crew do some shredding as seen in this video.
KTHO radio enters partnership with Coyote Grill owner
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 11:37pmImagine a place at Lake Tahoe where local bands can go to play, with quality sound and lighting — and live performances streamed across the Internet to be potentially heard around the world.
That vision could become a reality this year under a new partnership between Coyote Grill owner Leland Faegre and South Lake Tahoe-based KTHO radio.
9th Annual TeleGrass Festival at Sierra-at-Tahoe April 7
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 1:28pm
You know what they say about telemark skiing – right? Drop knees not bombs. Free your heel and your mind will follow. Be a winner. Date a pinner. Experience the tele-culture at the 9th Annual Telegrass Festival at Sierra-at-Tahoe, April 7, 2012.
Diamond Peak’s 12th Annual Dummy Downhill
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 4:32am
Diamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash, Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the judges decide to make up.
National Poetry Month Kickoff at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 2:22pm
Event Date:
April 7, 2012 - 7:00pm Bona Fide Books is hosting an art reception, poetry slam and reading for Reno-based poet and artist Benjamin Arnold Sat. Apr. 7, 7-10 p.m. at Bona Fide HQ. This event is free and open to the public. Singer/songwriter Athena McIntyre of Rockin’ Minerva will provide music starting at 9 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day at Heavenly; Killebrew Canyon to open Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 5:55pmWhile many people are thinking green on St. Patty’s Day, Heavenly Mountain Resort is thinking white and lots of it. With between two and four feet of new snow in the last 24 hours, Heavenly plans to open Killebrew Canyon on Sunday, marking the first time this season the double-black, off-piste terrain has been open.
Best of Lake Tahoe snowsports season coming up now; storms line up for weekend skiing
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:04pm
OK, so it hasn't been the best snowsport season so far, but hold on, more snow is coming with storms over this weekend and we'll be able to ski off-piste without worrying about slightly hidden rock and logs. And on top of that, it's spring skiing, always the best of the year. Forget those crowds of December and January, don't recall those icy January days when the wind howled. It's spring skiing, lightly clad with plenty of sun for sitting on the lodge deck.
Homewood to hold St. Patty’s Twilight Ski; Pot 'o Gold lift ticket giveaways
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:00pmIn celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Homewood Mountain Resort will be hiding a “Pot O’ Gold,” filled with treasures such as a lift ticket 3-pack, a 2012/2013 season pass, and a West Shore Café & Inn gift card. Guests will receive hints as to the Pot O’ Gold’s whereabouts on the Homewood Facebook page on St. Patrick’s Day.
Plenty of snow at Lake Tahoe for spring skiing, snowboarding
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 7:49amIt's been a weird ski and riding season, for sure. One indication is that Heavenly Mountain Resort is only operating the Boulder base lodge and the Boulder and North Bowl lifts on weekends. In all the years I taught at Boulder never has had a shutdown like this. Too bad because lots of locals liked Boulder as out-of-towners didn't go there very often. Thus, parking was close and runs not crowded.
Heavenly Lake Tahoe opens expert terrain at Mott Canyon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:30pmA recent winter storm that blanketed Heavenly Mountain Resort with as much as three-and-a-half feet of new snow has allowed the resort to open three quarters of the mountain, including the double-black diamond, expert-only Mott Canyon. Now with 3,600 open acres, Heavenly is offering the most skiable terrain at Lake Tahoe.
New Snow Allows Heavenly to Open Milky Way Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 11:59am
After receiving 12” of new snow on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Heavenly Mountain Resort will open Milky Way Bowl for the first time this season, giving the resort additional expert and off-piste terrain. Heavenly will have 50 percent of the resort open, totaling 2,400 acres.
New Snow At Heavenly in time for holiday weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 4:21pmHeavenly Mountain Resort received five inches of new snow Monday, just in time for President’s Weekend. More snow is on the way with a new storm expected to arrive by Wednesday morning.
Tahoe Project fundraiser screening of 'Happy' the movie
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:48am
On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 the Tahoe Project and Mo's Place are partnering to host the Tahoe venue for the first annual World Happy Day, when thousands of people will join together in communities around the globe to watch the award-winning film "Happy." Local musician and entrepreneur Tyler Lewis will play live music after the screening and DJ the dance party after that. Plan on a happy night out!
New storm to arrive on Sunday; ski resorts prepare for brisk business
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:34pmWinter weather continues through today in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ski resorts report up to 2 feet of snow from the system which arrived Friday and continues today. The National Weather Service in Reno reports that a second and much colder storm will move into the area on Sunday into Monday, dropping temperatures and bringing more snow. Here is the latest from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority on the storms:
Tahoe South Winter Snow Blast!
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:45pm
Heavenly and Harrah’s Lake Tahoe team up to bring Tahoe South Winter
Snow Blast 2012. Four big weekends of on-mountain concerts and après
ski entertainment, followed by nights of live music and a hot new club
scene.
Concert Saturday, February 25 at 7 pm with G. Love & Special Sauce tickets are $29.50 plus tax & fees
To book your Heavenly Winter Snow Blast weekend or to purchase show
tickets, www.LTSnowBlast.com and call (775) 586-7000 or (800)HEAVENLY.
Kirkwood adds U.S. Airbag technology after holiday demonstration
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:50pm
An inflatable airbag demonstration at Kirkwood Mountain Resort last month will give way to a new feature at the resort beginning in February, officials announced. The Steezbag 50 was on public display at the resort from Dec. 17 to Jan. 1. An announcement was made via press release from Kirkwood. Here's the announcement:
Tahoe South Winter Snow Blast!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:34pm
Ski all day, party all night at the Lake Tahoe Winter Snow Blast weekends. This January - April, join us for one weekend per month filled with rockin' live music at Harrah's Center Stage, 4800 acres of amazing skiing/riding at Heavenly, après ski parties and more. Each Winter Snow Blast weekend features performances from some of the hottest bands in the industry for this weekend, we'll feature FITZ & THE TANTRUMS.
Young Professionals’ raise more than $3,000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services (SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 1:07pm
By Rebecca Wass
Winter White was the theme at Tahoe Regional Young Professionals’ (TRYP) inaugural holiday party raising more than $3,000 for Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) on Saturday, November 19 at Riva Grill.
“I was speechless,” Heather Avila, TYFS Alcohol and Drug Counselor and The Girls Project Coordinator said. “It was an emotional moment for me. I have never seen generosity in such abundance!”
Heavenly Foundation to host Winter Welcome on Dec. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:47am
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Winter Welcome on Friday, December 9th, 2011 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Saddle Rd. at the top of Ski Run Blvd. Celebrate the coming of Winter in après style, the event will feature heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a beer and wine bar; live music will be played by local musicians Jerel Dutton and JT Chevallier.
Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on Dec. 10 at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:56pmThe 10th annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival offers gnarly footage as “all-risk” describes the fast paced, high energy series of extreme sports short films that premiere Saturday, Dec. 10 at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
Lake Tahoe, recognized as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, is designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure with the film festival a perfect reflection of that outdoor culture.
New Kirkwood venue features music and real breakfasts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 2:49pmA familiar Kirkwood venue has been renovated and renamed.7800 at Kirkwood will feature live music on Friday nights and DJs on Saturday nights. It also is a restaurant with breakfast, lunch, dinn...
Kirkwood Mountain Resort to open Friday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:13pm
Kirkwood Mountain Resort announced it will open Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, and remain open through the weekend, and then again from Friday, Dec. 2 to Dec. 4. Kirkwood says it will use midweek operations for on mountain preparation, snow making and readying more terrain. The resort hopes to open for full seven-day-a-week winter operations beginning Friday, Dec. 9. The date may change, however, with significant snowfall.
Music Festivals, Entertainment and Fireworks on tap over holidays at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:09pm
By the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lake Tahoe South is New Year’s celebration central with Snow Globe, a three-day outdoor music festival with over 40 world-class musicians on three main stages, firework shows, combined with a myriad of outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, providing action-packed holiday season for kids of all ages.
Heavenly and Northstar Ignite with winter opening this weekend
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:00pm
With the Vail Resorts tie-in Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort and the newly renamed Northstar California mountain site are entering the early opening race behind Boreal. This is rare for Northstar to open early and with the new trails it's gotta get the season to a quick start. I hope to be there!
Here's Heavenly's announcement: Click here for details.
Gala raises money to keep Valhalla festival an
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 2:04pmThis holiday party benefiting the Tahoe Tallac Association features live music and a silent auction. The Tallac Site will be decorated in a winter motif, with the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gala-rai...
The 33rd Annual Freakers Ball
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 4:03pm
The 33rd annual Freaker’s Ball, Tahoe’s longest running Halloween party gets its groove going Saturday, Oct. 29, at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa with a $10,000 costume contest purse and an estimated 2,500 party-goers. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
33rd Freaker's Ball Rocks the House at MontBleu Oct. 29
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:38amWhether it’s the 16 ft. clown, Lady Gaga lookalikes, entire Addams Family, Tricky Dick Nixon, a deck of playing cards, a human lobster bib or a zombified super hero, there's only one place at South Tahoe to see the outrageous unveil itself through costume and it could be worth a $10,000 in contest prizes.
Harvesting Our Dreams fundraiser sponsored by Unity at the Lake
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 2:11pm
Unity at the Lake will be hosting the Harvesting Our Dreams fundraiser Friday, October 28 from 5:30-9:30pm in the Harvey's Garden Room.
The event features dinner, silent auction, live music and much more!
Tickets must be purchased in advance (and will only be available through Oct. 23) and cost $35 per person. Ten percent of proceeds to benefit the Tahoe Women’s Center.
To purchase tickets or for more information, please call (530)544-2266.
Trick or Treat at Street Event with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:00pmTrick or Treat with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) at KRLT, 93.9, “The Lake” annual “Treat Street,” October 31. Every Halloween KRLT takes over a local motel, fills rooms with local businesses and non-profits, to hand out candy to the kids in a safe controlled environment. Thousands of children attend decked out as superheroes, princesses, magicians, monsters at Pine Cone Acre Motel at 735 Emerald Bay Road for 5 - 8 p.m.
Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe celebrates festivals, fall colors and fine dining
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 3:50pm
NEWS RELEASE — Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina, Lake Tahoe’s favorite family resort, is gearing down for an anticipated season of fall colors, crisp mountain air, special events, activities, dining with a view and lakefront lodging value.
Located on Tahoe’s south shore, Camp Richardson is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. The fall season offers warm days and sweater-wearing nights that allow guests to take in hiking, biking, live music and beach time without the larger summer crowds.
Tahoe Toy Run
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 8:36amThe 21st annual Tahoe Toy Run roll through South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Oct. 1, The South Lake Tahoe event is a major fundraiser for Christmas Cheer, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food to needy families and Christmas toys to underprivileged children. Motorcycles will start at the Horizon Casino at Stateline beginning at 10 a.m. and parade down Highway 50, led by Santa Claus, to the Lake Tahoe Airport. Entertainment will include raffle prizes, auction, barbecue, and live music featuring the Cash Only band and Deep Fryed Mojo playing from noon to 8 p.m.
Oktoberfest at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:31pmMark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 1 to celebrate Oktoberfest at the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Convention Center. Enjoy live music from The Gruber Family Band, Brews, Brats & Kraut in this seasonal tasting.
